The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 MPS is 23.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1460
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
1770
2015
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1460 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
2640
4510
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4510 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.4 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BL
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2261 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
380 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
5.74 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
181.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L